Pre-School Manager

Badby School, Badby, Northamptonshire, NN11 3AJ

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  16 November 2026

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £30,023.00 - £33,673.00 Annually (FTE)

Pre-School Manager job summary

Do you have a passion for early years education? Are you an inspiring leader who believes that every child deserves the very best start in life? Do you want to lead a team where little minds flourish, confidence grows and magical memories are made every day?

Then we’d love you to join the Badby Bluebells family!

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Pre-School Manager to lead our setting, inspire our team and create a wonderful environment where children feel safe, happy, valued and excited to learn.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE SPECIAL?

• The opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives.
• The chance to nurture curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.
• The freedom to bring fresh ideas, energy and enthusiasm to our setting.
• The opportunity to lead, support and develop a dedicated team.
• The joy of being part of those all-important first steps in a child's learning journey.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Is an enthusiastic, confident leader who can motivate and inspire a team.
• Understands what makes outstanding early years provision.
• Can create a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment for children and families.
• Is organised, proactive and committed to maintaining high standards of safeguarding and care.
• Loves seeing children grow in confidence, discover new things and reach their potential!

YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SHINE

This is your chance to bring your ideas, leadership and passion to a role where no two days are the same. You'll help shape the future of Badby Bluebells, build strong relationships with families and lead a team that makes every day count.

Because at Badby Bluebells, we're not just preparing children for their next adventure — we're helping them build the foundations for a bright future.

READY TO HELP OUR LITTLE BLUEBELLS BLOOM?

We'd love to hear from you!

Come and be part of something special.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Badby School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Badby School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/badby-school-badby

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